January 16, 2026
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Nickie Louise

Nickie is a writer, editor, and co-founder of TechStartups.com based in the Washington Metropolitan Area. She covers early-stage startups, AI, emerging technologies, cryptocurrencies, gaming, and gadgets. When she’s not writing about innovation, Nickie enjoys crafts, spending time with her family and children, hiking, and exploring God’s majestic creation.


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Data Quality Co-Op secures $1.25M in funding to transform how businesses handle and evaluate data quality
Nickie Louise Posted On October 23, 2024


The global first-party data market is expected to surpass $140 billion by 2025, according to ESOMAR. However, as businesses increasingly depend on first-party data, challenges related to fraud, inconsistent quality, and transparency are becoming more pressing. Seeing these challenges firsthand, […]


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Apple and Goldman Sachs fined over $89 million for misleading Apple Card customers; agree to pay the fine
Nickie Louise Posted On October 23, 2024


Goldman Sachs and Apple have agreed to pay $89 million in fines and refunds after violating consumer protection laws through their joint Apple Card business. The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the settlement on Wednesday, citing the impact […]


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Archy secures $15 million in series A funding to transform dental practices with AI
Nickie Louise Posted On October 23, 2024


Dental practices in the U.S. have been facing several significant challenges, including a staffing shortage that has reduced capacity by an estimated 10%. This issue could worsen as more than 30% of dental assistants and hygienists plan to retire in […]


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Lilium, the ‘air taxi’ startup once valued at $3.3 billion, now on the brink of insolvency
Nickie Louise Posted On October 23, 2024


Lilium, a German flying taxi startup, has been on our radar since it first captured our attention in 2019 with its vision of transforming urban travel through unmanned air taxis. Fast forward nearly a decade, and the company now faces […]


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Robotics AI startup Physical Intelligence is seeking to raise $300 million at a $2 billion valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On October 22, 2024


Just months after securing $70 million in seed funding from Greenoaks and five other investors, robotics AI startup Physical Intelligence is reportedly gearing up to raise hundreds of millions more as it pushes forward with plans to connect AI and […]


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Interface.ai raises $30M to bring AI-powered customer automation to banks and financial institutions
Nickie Louise Posted On October 22, 2024

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Interface.ai, a tech startup that provides AI-driven customer automation platforms for banks and credit unions, has raised $30 million in its first round of outside funding led by Avataar Venture Partners. The round included $20 million in equity and $10 […]


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TikTok parent ByteDance fires intern for planting malicious code in AI models, denies sabotage claims
Nickie Louise Posted On October 22, 2024


Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained widespread adoption since the launch of ChatGPT two years ago, revolutionizing areas like personalized recommendations and automated decision-making. However, without adequate safeguards, even small disruptions can distort AI outputs, leading to inaccurate or harmful responses. […]


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Horizon Robotics raises $696 million in biggest Hong Kong IPO of 2024
Nickie Louise Posted On October 22, 2024


Last week, Horizon Robotics was in the spotlight with reports hinting at an upcoming IPO in Hong Kong. Now, that IPO has arrived. According to a term sheet seen by Reuters, the nine-year-old autonomous driving startup has priced its shares […]


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5 Proven Ways Blockchain Startups Can Drive User Adoption Quickly
Nickie Louise Posted On October 22, 2024


Driving user adoption is a defining challenge for blockchain startups today. You may have a groundbreaking decentralized application, but you risk fading into obscurity without active daily users. Ultimately, user adoption separates blockchain innovations with temporary hype from those making […]


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Nebius, AI Spin-Off from Russia’s Yandex, Surges 5.6% in IPO Debut
Nickie Louise Posted On October 21, 2024


Nebius Group, an Amsterdam-based startup that spun out from the breakup of Russian tech giant Yandex, made its much-anticipated debut on Wall Street with an initial public offering (IPO). After some early turbulence, the company’s shares bounced back, closing 5.6% higher […]


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Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati to raise $100 million for new AI startup
Nickie Louise Posted On October 21, 2024


Mira Murati, former Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, is reportedly in talks to raise funds for her new AI startup, according to sources cited by Reuters on Friday. Although we’ve been following Murati’s career closely, this funding news managed to […]


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AI startup Perplexity AI in funding talks to more than double its valuation to $8 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On October 21, 2024


Perplexity has begun fundraising talks, aiming to more than double its valuation to over $8 billion, the Wall Street Journal said in an exclusive report on Sunday. Sources told the Journal that Perplexity AI is looking to secure around $500 […]


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Stripe acquires stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1 billion in crypto’s largest acquisition
Nickie Louise Posted On October 21, 2024


Fintech giant Stripe has just completed its biggest deal ever, acquiring stablecoin platform Bridge for a staggering $1.1 billion, according to a post on X by TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington. Founded in 2022 by former Square and Coinbase executives Zach […]


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Truflation teams up with Scannit to revolutionize data transparency and economic insights
Nickie Louise Posted On October 18, 2024


As data continues to shape decisions across various industries, the need for transparency and ethical sourcing has become increasingly critical. To address this, Truflation, known for delivering real-time economic insights, has teamed up with Scannit, a leader in user-controlled data […]


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How can iGaming industries thrive?
Nickie Louise Posted On October 18, 2024


With the presence of modern technology and a renewed interest in gaming activities, it’s not surprising that the iGaming industry is growing exponentially. IGaming was once considered to be a niche market but is now hailed as a global success, […]


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Indian EdTech startup Eruditus raises $150 million in funding at a $3 billion valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On October 18, 2024


Indian ed-tech startup Eruditus announced on Friday that it has secured $150 million in Series F funding, led by private equity firm TPG. This investment brings the company’s valuation to $3 billion and includes backing from SoftBank, Leeds Illuminate, Accel, […]


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io.net partners with ParallelAI to boost decentralized GPU computing for generative AI
Nickie Louise Posted On October 17, 2024


Just a few weeks after teaming up with Phala Network to drive secure computation and decentralized AI, GPU cloud network io.net has secured another major collaboration, this time with ParallelAI, a leader in parallel processing optimization for AI developers. Today, […]


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Toyota-backed Chinese self-driving startup Pony AI files for US IPO
Nickie Louise Posted On October 17, 2024


Pony AI, a Toyota-backed Chinese self-driving tech startup, is preparing to go public after eight years in the game. The company just filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S., marking a significant step for both Pony AI […]


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Bain & Company, OpenAI expands partnership to sell ChatGPT to consulting clients
Nickie Louise Posted On October 17, 2024


Bain & Company is deepening its partnership with OpenAI to offer AI tools, including ChatGPT, to its consulting clients, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. In addition, Bain is investing in an OpenAI Center of Excellence, which […]


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Click to Cancel: FTC unveils ‘Click to Cancel’ rule to simplify subscription cancellations and protect consumers
Nickie Louise Posted On October 17, 2024


For years, companies like Netflix, Adobe, and others have complicated the cancellation process, leaving many consumers stuck in subscriptions they no longer want. Hidden behind a maze of chatbots, customer service agents, and opaque processes, these tactics have caused widespread […]


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